Triggered - The True Crime Podcast
True crime, whisky and wine. Join Chantal and Ashley, two Canadian best friends as they tell each other tales of the most twisted crimes, paranormal happenings and everything in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Heartbreak in Woodstock: The Tori Stafford Story
On a quiet spring afternoon in Woodstock, Ontario, eight-year-old Victoria “Tori” Stafford left school and never made it home. What began as a missing child case quickly turned into a desperate search filled with confusion, false leads, and…
Warning! High-Risk Offender out in Canada
On December 13, 1987, 12‑year‑old Trina Campbell—living in a Brampton group home—didn’t return home from school. What followed would become one of Canada’s most chilling crime stories. The suspect, Douglas Robert Worth, a convicted rapist f…
Jealousy: The Mary Collins Murder
The FINAL bonus case for Summer '25! Mary Collins was creative and special. She wasn't like the other girls. And a group of sick and twisted monsters couldn't accept that she was unique. What they did to her was the deepest level of depravi…
Nature or Nurture?: Twins
Is it science, coincidence, or something more mysterious? In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of twin telepathy—those eerie moments when one twin just knows what the other is thinking, feeling, or experiencing, no matter the…
The Shunned: Lauren Stuart
They Left the Church. But the Church Never Left Them.Lauren Stuart seemed to have it all—a beautiful family, a loving husband, and a picture-perfect life in a quiet Michigan suburb. But behind the front door, something far more sinister was…
A Father's Trigger: Aaron Spencer
When Aaron Spencer found his 14-year-old daughter in a truck with the very man accused of grooming her, he did what many parents say they would do—he acted. Now, he’s facing murder charges.What would you do?This is the story of one father, …
Lizzie Borden Took and Axe
BONUS SUMMER RELEASE! BRAND NEW EPISODE FRIDAY!When Andrew and Abby Borden are found brutally murdered in their Fall River home, suspicion turns to Andrew’s youngest daughter, Lizzie. With a strained family dynamic, a gruesome crime, and a …
"She's still blinking": Samantha Parker
At 2:45 a.m., a man calmly tells a 911 dispatcher, “I shot my wife… I put her in the freezer… I just checked, and she’s not dead.”What followed left even seasoned investigators stunned.In this episode, we unravel the disturbing case of Sama…
Bodies in the Bedroom: The Tyler Hadley House Party
When 17-year-old Tyler Hadley threw a house party that would become infamous, no one suspected the gruesome secret hidden behind a locked door. But beneath the flashing lights and teenage chaos was a horror no one saw coming. Tyler had murd…
Blunt Force Lies: Jason Corbett
He brought her into his home to care for his kids. He never imagined she'd take everything—including his life.Jason Corbett was a grieving widower trying to rebuild his life when he hired 24-year-old Molly Martens as a nanny. But what start…
Wrong Turn: The Yuba Five
In 1978, five men from Yuba City, friends with mild intellectual disabilities and mental health challenges, vanished after attending a college basketball game. Their car was later found abandoned in the remote Plumas National Forest, far of…
Confess Your Sins: The Weepy Voiced Killer
FINAL VACATION EPISODE! NEW EPISODE TUESDAY JULY 8There are parts of this episode that will hurt your ears, but I promise it's not Chantal's singing! Join Chantal for a solo episode where she tells the tale of the Weepy-Voiced Killer and ho…
Reign of Terror: Shawn Grate
Another one from the bonus vault! As part of our 'vacation series' join the gals as Chantal tells the gripping tale of Shawn Grate. When a terrified woman makes a desperate 911 call from an abandoned house in Ashland, Ohio, police discover …
Midsommer 2 for 1
What a deal! Enjoy this 2 for 1 episode from BOTH Chantal and Ashley this week. Chantal covers the eerie and unsettling tales from The Hinsdale House and Ashley talks about the brutal murder of Amie Gray. Make sure to follow us on social me…
Bad Karma: Jade Smith and Anita Vo
On April 21, 2005, in the heart of Little Saigon, California, a horrifying scene unfolds: beloved fortune teller Ha “Jade” Smith and her young daughter Anita Vo are found brutally stabbed to death in their own home. The crime scene shocks i…
Broomstick Killer: Kenneth McDuff
In this episode, Ashley unpacks the chilling story of Kenneth McDuff — a man whose name would become synonymous with evil. First convicted in the 1960s for the brutal murder of three teenagers, McDuff was sentenced to death. But when his se…
"Great. I forgot about that.": Randy Stone
Randy Stone was a devoted husband, a father, and a respected church leader in his Missouri community. So when he was found shot to death in his insurance office, no one could make sense of it. Who would want Randy dead—and why? As detective…
One Last Showing: Beverly Carter
SOLO ASHLEY EPISODE: When Beverly Carter, a successful real estate agent, vanished during a showing in a quiet Arkansas suburb, her friends and family knew something was terribly wrong. She was the kind of person who always checked in—alway…
Locked Up Secrets: Dolly Oesterreich
Fred and Dolly Oesterreich appeared to be a typical upper-middle-class couple in 1920s Los Angeles. He was a hardworking factory owner. She was charming, social, and always impeccably dressed. Their home was comfortable, their life routine—…
The Devil You Know: Chandler Halderson
Lies have a way of slipping in quietly through the cracks of what looks like a picture-perfect life. They linger in the background, unnoticed, until the truth finally surfaces… but by then, the damage is already done. What happens when the …
Hello? We have a little favour to ask...
Hey friends, it’s Chantal here with a quick little favour to ask. We’ve put together a listener survey to help us make Triggered even better—and we’d love to hear from you.You’ll find the link on our website, triggeredthepodcast.com and als…
Closing Time: The Burger Chef Mystery
In 1978, a quiet Indiana Burger Chef closed for the night—and by morning, four employees had vanished. Days later, their bodies were found miles away. No one saw a thing. No one has ever been arrested. This is the chilling case of the Burge…
The Wrong Path: The Columbo's
To the outside world, Patricia Columbo seemed like the girl next door—bright, pretty, from a well-respected family in a quiet Chicago suburb. But behind the surface was a dark obsession that would end in one of the most brutal family slayin…
Thou Shalt Not Sin: John List
In this chilling episode, we peel back the layers of a seemingly ordinary American family living in a grand Victorian mansion in 1970s New Jersey. John List was a devout churchgoer, a father of three, and a man struggling beneath the surfac…
They Know Too Much: Tales of The Forbidden and Hidden
Psychic Abilities. Astral Projection. Telepathy. Telekinesis. Join the gals as they explore the hidden and forbidden stories that governments and authorities have tried to keep out of the media for eternity. Make sure to follow us on social…
Murder or Madness? The Unanswered Questions Surrounding Cindy James
Cindy James was a 44-year-old nurse from British Columbia who spent seven years reporting terrifying incidents—anonymous phone calls, threats, assaults, and even attempted abductions. But when her body was found in 1989, bound and drugged o…
Brutality: The Torture and Murder of Susan Capper
In this episode, we unravel one of the most harrowing and senseless crimes in recent British history — the torture and murder of 16-year-old Susan Capper. What began as a troubled home life quickly spiraled into a nightmare no one could hav…
Sunshine Masks Fire: Joel and Lisa Guy
In 2016, Lisa and Joel Guy Sr. were preparing to retire and spend more time together after decades of hard work. Their Knoxville home was full of family that Thanksgiving weekend—including their son, who had returned from college for the ho…
Don't Tell Mama: Elizabeth Duncan
Elizabeth Duncan was charming, manipulative, and fiercely devoted to her only son, Frank. So when he fell in love and secretly married a kind-hearted young nurse named Olga, Elizabeth saw only one option: eliminate the obstacle. What unfold…
The Murder of Ruthie Mae McCoy
It sounds like an urban legend — someone sneaks into your apartment through the bathroom mirror. But for Ruthie Mae McCoy, this wasn’t folklore. In 1987 Chicago, Ruthie called 911 to report someone breaking into her home… through the walls.…
Broken Trust: Kim Ha-neul
On February 10, 2025, seven-year-old Kim Ha-neul was brutally murdered inside her elementary school in Daejeon, South Korea, by her own teacher. The woman, who had a known history of mental health struggles, lured the child into an empty cl…
Not a Sacrifice...a Slaughter: Elyse Pahler
When 15-year-old Elyse Pahler vanished from her quiet California neighborhood, her disappearance at first seemed like just another teenage runaway case. But what investigators uncovered would shock the entire nation. Lured by people she tho…
FREE BONUS: Unsolved & Unnatural
This week on Triggered, we're diving into not one, not two, but three bone-chilling unsolved cases that will leave you questioning reality. Each story is laced with eerie details, unexplained twists, and endings that offer no closure—only m…
Poison on the Shelf: The 1982 Tylenol Murders
In 1982, a wave of sudden, unexplained deaths struck Chicago. All the victims had one thing in common—they took Extra Strength Tylenol. What followed was a nationwide panic, a massive product recall, and the birth of tamper-proof packaging.…
Home is Where the Horror Was: Collin Griffith
What happens when the danger isn’t lurking outside the home—but sleeping under the same roof? In this episode, we dive into the disturbing case of 17-year-old Colin Griffith. To neighbors, he seemed like a typical teen. But behind closed do…
Obsessive Control: The Stalking and Murder of Abigail Saldana
Abigail Saldana was vibrant, ambitious, and building a life she loved. But behind the scenes, someone was watching her every move. What began as quiet admiration quickly twisted into something dark—something dangerous. This week, we unravel…
No Answers: The Death of Tamla Horsford
Tamla Horsford went to a birthday sleepover with fellow moms in a quiet Georgia suburb. By morning, she was dead—found face-down in the backyard, bruised and broken. Authorities ruled it an accident. But questions swirled immediately: Why w…
Click, Chat...Kill: The Double Life of John Edward Robinson
This week on Triggered, we're diving into the twisted double life of John Edward Robinson — a seemingly ordinary family man who hid a horrifying secret. Known as the Internet's first serial killer, Robinson used online chat rooms in the ear…
Fatal Obsession: The Rebecca Schaeffer Case
In this episode, we delve into the heartbreaking story of actress Rebecca Schaeffer, whose life was tragically cut short by an obsessive fan. Known for her role on the TV show My Sister Sam, Rebecca’s promising career was overshadowed by a …
From Pickups to Panic: The Jason Dalton Massacre
Imagine getting into an Uber and unknowingly sitting next to a cold-blooded killer. That’s exactly what happened in Kalamazoo, Michigan, when Uber driver Jason Dalton went on a deadly shooting spree, all while continuing to pick up unsuspec…